Most of the computer models show it heading on the path this map shows. NO will be on the right side of the storm; with a new moon to help the tides as well.
What kind of shape are the levees and pumps in?
Posted on 08/25/2008 11:39:11 PM PDT by HAL9000
TROPICAL STORM GUSTAV BECOMES A HURRICANE IN THE CARIBBEAN SOUTHEAST OF HAITI-U.S. NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
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Are you from Orange? I was born and raised there. Still have a lot of family in that area and in La.Hope folks will keep all of the coast in their prayers..
Damn that Randy Shannon is getting all the prized recruits.
Most of the computer models show it heading on the path this map shows. NO will be on the right side of the storm; with a new moon to help the tides as well.
What kind of shape are the levees and pumps in?
I saw that track yesterday on weatherbug. If it’s true, it will be far west enough to spare N.O. major damage, I think. It’s over in the Morgan City/Franklin area, much smaller cities that are inland, so it will probably be down to a 2 or even 1 before it hits them.
If you search “new orleans pumps defective” there is a ton of info out there. Who knows what is true?
Time will tell.
I filled up the van just in case.
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